Water Quality Lab Technician

An industrial water treatment facility is seeking a Water Quality Laboratory Technician to support daily water quality monitoring and process control activities. This role focuses on providing timely, accurate, and reliable analytical data to support plant operations and real-time decision-making (not regulatory compliance testing). The Laboratory Technician will perform routine water quality testing, maintain laboratory equipment, manage data, and communicate results clearly to operations staff to ensure stable and efficient treatment system performance. This is a full-time position typically aligned with plant operations, with some flexibility required to support critical sampling needs. This role will be located in the Rayville/Monroe, LA area - standard working hours will be 8-5 each day, Monday through Friday. However, additional hours in the case of urgent needs may occasionally be required. Target pay rate for this position is $25-$35/hr, and this is a contract role to support a temporary plant for between 11-12 months while in operation. In this role, you'll gain exposure to cutting edge water treatment technology, partnerships with operators, and have clear SOPs and safety guidelines in place to guide you.

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High school diploma or equivalent
Coursework completed or in progress in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or a related field
Hands-on laboratory experience, including basic lab safety, QA/QC awareness, and proper documentation
Experience performing routine water quality testing (e.g., pH, conductivity/TDS, chlorine, alkalinity, iron, hardness)
Ability to follow written procedures and SOPs consistently
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, repeatable results
Ability to communicate abnormal results promptly to operations staff

Prior experience in an environmental, academic, or industrial laboratory
Familiarity with common water quality testing methods and instruments (colorimetric, titration, probes)
Experience calibrating lab equipment and preparing reagents
Basic working knowledge of Excel or digital data entry systems
General understanding of water or industrial treatment processes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.